Ellen Whitaker is a show jumping rider from England who is presently rated 612 in the FEI riders ranking list in July 2017. She competed for Great Britain at the European Championships in 2007 and helped the country qualify for the Olympics.
Quick Facts
Real Name | Ellen Whitaker |
Nick Name | Ellen |
Date Of Birth | March 5, 1986 |
Age | 37 years old |
Birthplace | UK |
Nationality | British |
Profession | Show jumping rider |
Height | 5 feet 9 inches |
Weight | 56 kg |
Hair Color | Blonde |
Eye color | Light Brown |
Net Worth | $ 14 million |
Ellen Whitaker Age’s & Early Life
Ellen Whitaker was born on March 5, 1986, to Carol Whitaker (mother) and Steven Whitaker, a formerly known showjumper (father). The actress is of British descent. Ellen comes from a showjumping family, as are her brothers Thomas, Joe, and Donald, as well as her relatives William, Louise, George, and Robert. Her youth was spent in Barnsley, South Yorkshire, near the family farm. Having grown up seeing her father and uncle ride horses, she developed an interest in horseback riding and show jumping. She completed her secondary schooling at Penistone Grammar School.
Ellen Whitaker Height & Weight
Ellen Whitaker stands 5 feet 9 inches tall (1.75 meters). Her exact weight is unknown. Her eyes are light brown, and her hair is blonde.
Ellen Whitaker’s Net Worth
How much is Ellen Whitaker’s net worth? Her successful career has contributed to her substantial net worth, which stands at $14 million as of December 2023. Her salary, however, is not disclosed.
Career
Ellen began her career as an equestrian and showjumper at the age of five. She qualified for the Horse of the Year Show when she was only eight years old. Whitaker represents Great Britain at the European Championships in 2007. After leaping triple clear, it also helped Britain qualify for the Olympics. Due to the lameness of her horse Locarno 62, she was unable to compete in the 2008 Beijing Olympics.
Ellen Whitaker Boyfriend & Dating
Who is Ellen Whitaker dating? In 2011, she was dating British actor Henry Cavill. They first met at the International Horse Show in Olympia in 2009. This pair recognized their relationship status shortly after speculations of the two datings broke into the public. On February 26, 2011, they got engaged. Ellen and Henry called it quits on their engagement after more than a year owing to personal issues on August 18, 2012.
She is now engaged to Spanish showjumper Antonio Marinas Soto. On May 17, 2014, they had their first child, Harry Marinas Whitaker. On March 20, 2016, the couple most likely welcomed their second child, Frankie Thomas-Marinas Whitaker. Then, on August 5, 2016, she and her partner became engaged.